Dr. Rafe Garofalo OD
Optometrist
110 Evergreen Square Pine City MN, 55063About
Dr. Rafe Garofalo is an optometrist practicing in Pine City, MN. Dr. Garofalo specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Garofalo performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
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